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Al-Ula International Airport

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

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Elevation

2050 ft

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The Essence of Al-Ula International Airport

ULH

Location

Al-Ula · 03 · Saudi Arabia

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

26.484°, 38.117° · 2050 ft elev.

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Gateway to the ancient wonders of AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

Location

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Al-Ula International Airport (IATA: ULH, ICAO: OEAO) serves the historic city of AlUla in the Medina region of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The airport supports growing tourism to the area, which is home to Hegra (Mada'in Saleh), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the ancient Dadan and Jabal Ikmah sites. The airport has undergone significant expansion and upgrades as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative and the broader development of AlUla as a premier cultural and heritage tourism destination managed by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU). Connectivity has increased substantially with new international routes added in recent years to accommodate rising visitor numbers.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal serving both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to AlUla city center is primarily via taxis and hotel shuttle services, as no formal public transit system currently connects the airport to the city.

Airlines here

Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) and flyadeal operate domestic services, while select international carriers have added seasonal routes to support tourism.

Notable facts

›AlUla Airport serves as the primary air gateway to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
›The airport is a key infrastructure component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 tourism development strategy.
›The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) oversees development of tourism and infrastructure in the region.
›International routes to destinations including London and Paris have been launched to support cultural tourism.
›AlUla hosts major events such as the Winter at Tantora festival, significantly boosting seasonal airport traffic.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudia

Routes

ULH → MEDSV · E70

ULH → RUHSV · E70

Aircraft operating here

Embraer 1702 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Al-Ula International Airport is an international airport serving the Al-Ula governorate in the Medina Province of Saudi Arabia, supporting access to the region's major tourism destinations.

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Latest news

Indra Group· 2/11/2026

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, becomes the Middle East's first airport to be operated remotely, powered by SANS and Indra’s Digital Tower

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Airside International· 2/11/2026

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ula Airport becomes Middle East’s first fully remote-operated airport

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Indra puts Al Ula at the forefront: the first remote airport in the Middle East operating with a digital tower

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Al-Ula International Airport

Airport in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

Al-Ula International Airport is an international airport serving the Al-Ula governorate in the Medina Province of Saudi Arabia, supporting access to the region's major tourism destinations.

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